The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

The Phantom of the Opera

Gaston Leroux with Mireille Ribiere (Translator)

fiction classics horror romance dark mysterious medium-paced

314 pages | first published 1909

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A sparkling new translation of the novel that inspired the most popular stage musical of all time.Rumors abound that a ghost stalks the dark passages and cellars of the Paris Opera House. No one has actually seen this Phantom, but Christine Daa , ...
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Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 81%
emotional 41%
tense 40%
sad 31%
adventurous 29%
reflective 12%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

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3.75

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